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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Warning system activates the
TEMP warning
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated with a continuous
indicator —
The EMM has identified an overheating condition.
• Check the water pump indicator for a steady stream
of water. Shut OFF the engine.
• Clear the water intake screens of any debris. If the
overheat condition still exists, the engine will operate
in “get home” mode. Return to harbor immediately.
• See S.A.F.E. Reset on page 64.
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated with a flashing
indicator —
The EMM has identified a damaging overheating
condition. The engine will not operate.
• Allow the engine to cool for 20 minutes and return to
harbor immediately.
• See S.A.F.E. Reset on page 64.
• See the Service Note on page 64.
Warning system activates the
CHECK ENGINE warning
S.A.F.E. protection mode activated with a continuous
indicator —
The EMM has identified a problem with the outboard.
• Seek assistance and/or return to harbor.
• See the Service Note on page 64.
A continuous indicator without S.A.F.E. mode —
The EMM has identified a problem that should be
addressed as soon as practical to avoid operational
difficulties. See the Service Note on page 64.
Shut-down mode activated with a flashing indicator —
The EMM has identified an abnormal operating
condition related to the fuel system.
• The engine will shut OFF and cannot be restarted.
• Seek assistance and/or return to harbor.
• See the Service Note on page 64.
Starter motor will not operate • Shift handle not in NEUTRAL.
• Fuse blown.
• Battery is dead.
Engine will not start • Not following starting instructions. Refer to
Engine Starting / Stopping - Remote Control
Models
on page 29.
• Fuel system not primed after running out of fuel.
Refer to
Operation on page 23.
• Fuel tank empty.
• Fuel hose kinked.
• Fuel system contaminated with water or dirt.
• Fuel filter obstructed.
• Spark plugs incorrect. Refer to
Service on page
55.
• Spark plugs improperly gapped, carboned,
burned, or wet.
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